Batman to feature in new 'Mortal Kombat'

Midway Games has announced a new Mortal Kombat game and revealed the title will see Batman and other DC Comics superheroes take on the legendary MK fighters for the first time.

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, which will bring back characters such as Scorpion and Sub Zero, will see them battle against superheroes Batman, Superman and other DC stars.

All characters are promised signature attacks and a storyline written in collaboration between the Mortal Kombat creative team and comic book writers, including Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight author Justin Gray.

"It is a truly unique and extremely exciting effort to be teaming up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics for the first Mortal Kombat game on next generation platforms," said Ed Boon, co-creator and executive producer for Mortal Kombat at Midway Amusement Games.

"The DC Universe characters are some of the most popular and enduring characters in the world. By combining them with the Mortal Kombat mythology, all-new gameplay modes and features, plus a completely unique storyline crafted by top comic writers, players will now be able to answer the question: what would happen if Batman fought Sub Zero?"

Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe will be released this autumn for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.